How To Hold Drum Sticks (Matched Grip) - Free Drum Lesson

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This video demonstrates how to hold your sticks using the Matched Grip stick grip.

The Matched Grip is the by far the most popular and common grip used amongst drummers due to its easy to use and learn nature.

It's a grip that allows drummers to play more advanced techniques (such as double strokes) in a very natural and comfortable manner.

Although the grip might take a little while to get used to when first switching it is well worth sticking with (no pun intended) as it will last you a life time of drumming.

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[TheDrummergurl3]

do you have any drum stick spinning lessons? because i only have my drum sticks and i havent bought my drum set yet...but i will i hope by this month :)

[DrumsTheWord]

@TheDrummergurl3 Haha, straight onto the stick tricks, eh? Well, I don;'t have any lessons myself but there are plenty of other videos online you could check out. Might I suggest that you also look at some videos detailing hand strengthening exercises and rudiments? This might be a bit more useful to you in the long run than how to spin a stick at 200mph! Good luck and happy drumming to you! Rob :)

[FAFALCON86]

Hey i am new and i am going to try out for winterline and i am starting new and trying out for either snare or tenor drums and i wanted to ask if i hold the same for both hands i really need help.

[DrumsTheWord]

@FAFALCON86 If you're joining a marching band of some kind then you will probably use the matched grip in your right hand and traditional grip in your left. Otherwise, I recommend you use matched grip for both hands. That's what I teach in this video. Hope that helps and happy drumming to you! Rob

[Aimismyname]

So the only fingers holding the sticks are really the index and thumb? pinching it, like.

[DrumsTheWord]

@Aimismyname Yes, the thumb and index pinch the stick lightly but the other fingers are also in contact with the stick in order for full control. Hope that helps! Rob

[Fabricinator]

Thanks! I was holding my sticks like a caveman. XD

[Mrfreedom6642]

What if you hold it in the second crease of the finger as the fulcrum?

[colourfulwithaU]

I think the grip you said is natural for a child is the same grip that the master Chris Dave uses. I could be wrong, go look at his videos and let me know what you think...

[TortureFromWithin]

@takecarefairy  Same problem i'm having, especially when your hands get sweaty.

[jfriesen39]

Your channel name is hilarious, considering you're British.

[DrumsTheWord]

@takecarefairy The stick doesn't have to stay in the first crease. In fact, when the hand relaxes the first finger can simply drape over the side of the stick as high up as it feels comfortable. As long as the fulcrum is maintained between it and the thumb then the first finger can sit on the stick where it likes. Vinnie Colaiuta often has first finger draped right down the stick when playing on his ride cymbal, I've just recently noticed, so if it's good enough for him... :)

[xmt24o]

lol sorry but when I first saw this vid I was being skeptical and thinking you were going to send out the wrong info like most of the other tutorials. But you put out the right and most injure-free way to hold it. I didnt even know about the wrist part. lol and i also do look people's grip and most kids my age hold it really tight on the index and their pinkies shooting up to the stars! Thanks for the info btw.

[Aimismyname]

@DrumsTheWord Thanks a lot! Working on my drumming grip now, this video helps a ton